Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,


What would be your top 3 US Finance picks (best being 1st) in light of Trump's incoming presidency with reasons on your proposed selections. Thanks as always!

j,

Q: Hi,

Do you have a view as to how the TSX will respond if and when Trump announces 25% tariffs on Canadian goods?

Will oil and gas sector take a hit, like Suncor, and CNQ?

Thanks

Robert

Q: I read your last update (June), and recent questions about this stock, and reviewed the financials. I cannot see any specific reasons for the steady decline. I don't see the reorganization having any material effect, and because of the international diversity I cannot see any Trump stupidity as having major influence. In fact, I would have thought the reduced interest rates would be a positive effect. Obviously, I am missing something that indicates a sell for some, and I am hoping you could shed some light on what that might be. As well, I would appreciate your comments as to future expectations.
Thanks!
Paul

Q: I do not recall the rationale for the change in RRSP rules to lift the requirement that RRSPs had to have a certain percentage in Canadian equities. Canadian companies have a hard time raising equity, and this rule change must have caused a lot of money to leave the Canadian stock market for the US. I would support a reinstatement of the rule for any new money. If Trump wants to hit Canada with tariffs there is no reason why Canada should encourage investment in the US.

Q: BEP.UN is on a super slide right now. Even today (Jan 10, 2025) showing a 2.5% down. What is your analysis on this company? Why does it continue to trend so badly? Thanks.

Q: How should I protect my portfolio before Trump introduces tariffs of up to 25%. Which companies would be most affected and might be sold before this happens?

Q: In general, how should Canadian investors consider adjusting portfolios in light of the tariff threat? Should they be reducing exposure to Canadian equities on a relative basis? What fixed income /cash alternatives should be considered?

Q: I currently own a full weigh of the above listed ETFs and in light of President Trump's economic policies that are likely to benefit the financial sector, I'm looking at possibly adding XLF: US ETF to my US$ Non Registered account.


Q1. What would be your best idea for US$ ETF to add to a US$ Non Registered account at this time along with your rational for this choice?

Q2.What are your thoughts on XLF:US in terms of potential return for 2025 and the remainder of the Trump presidency?

Thank you and I look forward to your response.
Francesco

Q: Thanks for your reply on the effects of Trump tariffs on various stocks I own . I will be doing a little re-balancing based on your answers . However you didn't opine on two on the list . ENB which I would suspect may be affected by a tariff on oil and AND which has both Canadian and American operations though I'm not sure of how much of each they have. Thanks again for your terrific service ......

Q: You have remained quite positive on Hammond.
Can you advise where their products are produced (I suspect most products for NA are produced in Mexico, therefore subject to any Trump tarries on Mexico, but I may be wrong).
Also do they have the capability of doing some manufacturing in the US

Q: hi
do you have any thoughts on the effects of a Google "break-up" of assets, which could include a forced sell of "chrome"?
any thoughts on the likelihood of this with the new president?
cheers, Chris

Q: Any thoughts, why Hammond Power stock has been hammered over past 3 days, down 10%, with no apparent news except renewed fear of Trump's tariff plans.

How is this Company, likely to be impacted, if 25% tariffs becomes a reality ?

Thank You

Q: Hi Folks,

With some uncertainty in the future, including possible US tariffs and reaction tariffs, I curious if you have any thoughts on what those actions might mean for the short and medium term. I assume they would be withdrawn at some point (so not asking long term). Specifically, how banking (TD, BNS), and companies CSU and DSG and the overall TSX. Please free free to deduct 5 questions.

Q: Do you see a urge in price of Bitcoin after January 20th when President

Trump comes in power ? What plays should one look at RAK

Q: Of the following stocks please list those that are vulnerable to Trump's tariff threats and a brief reason for that vulnerability ..... Mr Canadian Market may not being taking his threats seriously but I am. My plan is to replace vulnerable Canadian names with U.S. ones ..... Thanks for your terrific service ......
WSP,TFII ,AND ,BN,BIP.UN,EQB,SIS ,WELL ,ENB,HPS.A,IFC,GSY

Q: As Trump’s inauguration approaches and our government falters it appears increasingly likely that the risk of tariffs is not zero. Yet Canadian markets don’t seem concerned. Do you have any guidance current Canadian equity holdings? The answer to these problems is usually to do nothing but it looks as though there is potential for serious market disruption.
Within your portfolio recommendations (my largest would be Tfii, gsy, shop, mg, byd ) do you see companies that are high risk of significant harm?

Q: Hi 5i

Please as many questions as needed.

I am heavily invested in stocks and want to raise cash, putting more money into bonds. I have about 10% in Canadian oil and gas, 5% gold stocks, and about 13% in uranium stocks. I am going to hold my gold and uranium.

What allocation would you suggest for a retiree in terms of portfolio holdings of gas and oil?

I am concerned about the possible coming tarriffs and the effect on the Canadian ecomomy. Most of my holdings are Canadian. A lot of these are in dividend stocks. I have held them through the past few years but I do need to increase the allocation to conservative investments. I plan to reduce most by about 20% or consider outright sells. I currently prefer to reduce downside risk than worry about the upside.

Can you help me decide from the viewpoint of possible tarriffs and effect on the Canadian economy which are at risk the most. Could you class these as hold, reduce or sell. I will hold all my U.S. stocks which are about 15% of my portfolio and haven't listed those here.

Thank you for your very helpful advice.

Q: With all the noise around Mr. Trump I’m thinking your
Canadain dollar could take a beating.
How could someone hedge against this possibility,I
Have been buying two etf’s zmid and vfv thinking that if the cad goes down these two etf’s will go up ?
Thank for the help
Sam

Q: Good day and happy New Year to all the 5i staff. This is my first, and hopefully last multi stock question.

I am really beginning to take Trump seriously about tariffs. His reasons don’t hold up, but I believe he has unstated reasons of his own for wanting to do so. I don’t usually jump quickly but I have a bad feeling and am thinking of selling some Canadian holdings and buying US. I am wondering what you would think of this?

Even if my fear is justified, though, some of the stocks I am considering may do well under Trump’s regime, anyway. The above stocks are the ones i am considering and i would appreciate your views on whether they might do alright under Tariffs? Any other Canadian stocks you might think will react particularly badly?
Thanks for your great service

Q: Good Afternoon
Today a well known analyst predicted, in the Globe and Mail, that we could get a correction on the TSX worst than the one in 2018 when the index fell 11.64 % if Trump implements his 25% tariff.
Further, if the tariffs stay longer, a TSX loss of 35%, as we saw in 2008, is possible.
What is your reaction to these comments and what is your prediction for the TSX in 2025 ?